Overview In this role you guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies within Divergent's end-to-end production system. You lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver design-for-manufacturing, scalable processes, and high-quality output, shaping the DAPS architecture. You will drive qualification, automation, and novel tech adoption to reduce cost and increase throughput, while partnering with design, materials, quality, and production teams. This is a mission-driven, fast-paced opportunity to impact high-performance, mission-critical hardware.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salary
- equity plan
- discretionary incentive bonus opportunities
- paid vacation, sick time, holidays
- paid parental leave
- comprehensive health benefits (HMO and PPO)
Responsibilities- Lead a multi-disciplinary manufacturing engineering team across design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing within the DAPS architecture
- Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root-cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production
- Set team priorities, manage projects, and mentor engineers to hit critical company milestones
- Develop industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation
- Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining
- Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput
- Collaborate with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness
Key requirements- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline
- 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering
- 8+ years in manufacturing engineering with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries
- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX, AutoCAD) and strong GD&T understanding
- Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems
- Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation
- Proven track record leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications
- leadership
- mentoring
- cross-functional collaboration
- CAD (Siemens NX, AutoCAD)
- GD&T
- MES
